ECONOMY
KMC passes Rs 25.11 billion budget for FY 2025/26
KMC passes Rs 25.11 billion budget for FY 2025/26
The budget was endorsed during the second meeting of the 17th session of the municipal assembly held at the National Assembly Hall on Wednesday.
Jul 16, 2025
SOCIETY
One killed, two injured in motorcycle accident in Sarlahi
One killed, two injured in motorcycle accident in Sarlahi
According to police, a motorcycle heading from Kabilasi to Malangawa (registration number Province 2–03–014 P 1214) struck a pedestrian near Pidar Chowk on the Nawalpur–Malangawa road section.
Jul 16, 2025
POLITICS
Govt loses majority in National Assembly as JSP-N withdraws its support
Govt loses majority in National Assembly as JSP-N withdraws...
With the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Nepal holding three seats withdrawing its support, the government now finds itself in the minority. While the ruling coalition holds close to a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, it appears weak in the National Assembly.
Jul 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Freedom fighter Kushwaha no more
Freedom fighter Kushwaha no more
Kushwaha was long suffering from cancer and breathed his last at Bir Hospital while availing treatment.
Jul 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Five Nepali workers rescued from Gujarat in India
Five Nepali workers rescued from Gujarat in India
Five Nepali workers facing severe hardships in their workplace in Gujarat, India have been rescued and reunited with their families.
Jul 16, 2025
Market
Banks interest rate cut lifts daily turnover and NEPSE four-month high
Banks interest rate cut lifts daily turnover and NEPSE four-...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged 34.61 points to close at 2,794.78 points on Wednesday.
Jul 16, 2025
POLITICS
JSP-N officially withdraws support to Oli-led government
JSP-N officially withdraws support to Oli-led government
A meeting of the party’s Parliamentary Committee on Wednesday decided to withdraw its support, following earlier instructions from the party’s Executive Committee.
Jul 16, 2025
POLITICS
Probe panel records statement from State Affairs Chair Khatiwada
Probe panel records statement from State Affairs Chair Khati...
The parliamentary probe committee has begun taking a statement from Ramhari Khatiwada, Chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, over controversial changes made to the Civil Service Bill.
Jul 16, 2025
Health
Plastic surgeons who heal others’ wounds remain neglected
Plastic surgeons who heal others’ wounds remain neglected
Dr. Ishwor Lohani, a burn and plastic surgeon at the TUTH, expressed concern that the government has not paid adequate attention to plastic surgery.
Jul 16, 2025
Business & Economy
13 commercial banks cut interest rates following new Monetary Policy
13 commercial banks cut interest rates following new Monetar...
In response to Nepal Rastra Bank’s (NRB) decision to reduce all rates within the interest rate corridor, commercial banks have begun adjusting their deposit interest rates accordingly.
Jul 16, 2025